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Journal : Unified Health Critical Research

Who Successfully Quits Smoking in Indonesia? A Survival Analysis of GATS 2021 Sadarang, Rimawati Aulia Insani
Unihealth Community Research Vol 1 No 2 (2025): March-August
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/ucr.v1i2.59148

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Tobacco use is a major health burden in Indonesia, especially among men, while the use of cessation aids remains low. Although more individuals are attempting to quit, factors influencing successful cessation are not fully understood. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the 2021 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) Indonesia. A total of 1,111 respondents aged ≥15 years who had ever smoked were included. Kaplan-Meier survival curves and Cox proportional hazard models assessed demographic and behavioral predictors of smoking cessation. Among respondents, 68.9% had quit smoking for at least 12 months. Women were more likely to quit than men (aHR = 4.23; 95% CI: 2.64–6.75). Education level was positively associated with cessation: medium (aHR = 1.79) and high (aHR = 2.17) education levels had higher quit rates than low education. Only students showed significantly higher cessation rates among employment groups (aHR = 6.19). Exposure to e-cigarettes was linked to lower cessation likelihood, although frequency of use was not significant. Female gender and higher education are key factors in successful smoking cessation. Programs should address social disparities and offer targeted support for less-educated and socially disadvantaged populations.
Comparison of Hazardous Medical Waste Management in Public and Private Hospitals in Takalar Regency Nurbestari, Isnaeni; Amansyah, Munawir; Sadarang, Rimawati Aulia Insani
Unihealth Community Research Vol 1 No 2 (2025): March-August
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/ucr.v1i2.60181

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Proper management of B3 (Hazardous and Toxic Materials) medical waste in hospitals is essential to prevent adverse impacts on patients, visitors, and healthcare personnel. This study aims to compare the B3 medical waste management practices between public and private hospitals in Takalar Regency. This research employed a quantitative observational method with a cross-sectional approach. The population comprised all medical waste management officers and cleaning service personnel at the selected hospitals. Sampling was conducted using a non-probability total sampling technique, whereby all members of the population were included as research subjects. Data analysis was performed using the Mann–Whitney U test. The results revealed significant differences in waste segregation (p = 0.013), containment (p = 0.001), temporary storage (p = 0.015), and transportation (p = 0.004) practices between public and private hospitals. Both types of hospitals were found not to conduct training on B3 medical waste management for relevant personnel and failed to provide complete personal protective equipment (PPE), such as boots, aprons, gloves, masks, and goggles, during handling activities. It is recommended that both public and private hospitals ensure the availability of adequate and complete PPE, enforce proper usage among medical waste handlers and cleaning staff, and enhance management practices in accordance with established regulations.